I just came off my cycle two weeks ago but I was late. I haven’t took my pill since Friday night and I started bleeding Monday. Should I start back taking my pill to stop bleeding or let the bleeding continue and wait until it stops to take my pill again

If you are due to take your pill after break week even if still bleeding take your pill. The pill won’t stop your bleeding. If you’re new to the pill it can take up to 3months + for your body to adjust.

Always take your pill as instructed.

Is there a reason why you’re not taking your pill?

@bluerose9 there’s no specific reason. I honestly forgot to take it one week last week and kept forgetting.

@Justroses456 definitely worth looking into a less time sensitive method of birth control like the patch, ring, IUD or implant. As well as leaving you at risk of pregnancy, messing with your hormones and potentially leading to unwanted side effects, missing multiple pills/ stopping and restarting the pill leaves you at the highest risk of blood clots and stroke is when you start taking the pill again. Each time you start it again you’re back in the 3 month adjustment phase of the pill.

@bluerose9 thank you for that information. I’ve been on the pill since October 2022 and I’ve never went longer than 3 weeks without taking the pill

Hi, sounds like you may be having issues taking the pill properly. You shouldn’t be skipping weeks. Just your one break week. A different method may be best for you.